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Pathogenicity of Bacillus thuringiensis Variety kurstaki to Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae)

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: Pathogenicity of the entomopathogenic bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis variety kurstaki de Barjac & Lemille was tested against the black-legged tick, Ixodes scapularis Say. Engorged larvae dipped in a solution of 10(8) spores per milliliter showed 96% mortality 3 wk after infection. The LC50 value for engorged larve (concentration required to kill 50% of ticks) was 10(7) spores per milliliter. B. thuringiensis shows considerable potential as a microbial control agent for the management of I. scapularis.

Source: Journal of Medical Entomology

DOI: 10.1093/jmedent/36.6.900

Authors: Elyes Zhioua, Klaus Heyer, Marsha Browning, Howard S. Ginsberg, Roger A. LeBrun

Institution: University of Rhode Island

Language: English

Topic: Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2080806675

FWCI: 1.238

Cites: 16

Cited by: 43

Related to: 10